Introduction

The PMP® certification, issued by the Project Management Institute (PMI), is the gold standard for project management professionals worldwide. However, executive-level project leaders require more than just certification; they need strategic thinking, risk mitigation expertise, and leadership skills to manage large-scale and high-stakes projects.

This 10-day intensive training provides a dual advantage:

1. Comprehensive PMP® exam preparation based on the latest PMI guidelines and the PMBOK® Guide (7th Edition)
2. Advanced strategic project leadership insights tailored for executives

With a combination of real-world case studies, hands-on simulations, and expert-led workshops, this program will prepare participants to pass the PMP® exam and apply advanced project strategies in dynamic business environments.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Master all PMP® domains and knowledge areas in alignment with PMI’s Talent Triangle
• Gain expertise in predictive (waterfall), agile, and hybrid project management methodologies
• Develop strategic decision-making and risk management capabilities for high-stakes projects
• Learn advanced stakeholder engagement and executive communication strategies
• Apply financial planning and governance best practices to complex projects
• Pass the PMP® certification exam with confidence through expert guidance and mock exams

Who Should Attend?

This program is designed for:

• Senior project managers and program directors seeking PMP® certification
• Executives, VPs, and C-suite leaders managing large-scale projects
• PMO directors and strategy consultants overseeing multi-project portfolios
• Experienced professionals transitioning into senior project leadership roles
• Project professionals looking to enhance their PMP® exam readiness with an executive focus

Course Outline

Day 1: Strategic Foundations of PMP® & Project Leadership

• Introduction to PMP® certification and the latest PMI exam content outline
• The evolving role of project managers as strategic leaders
• PMI’s Talent Triangle: Leadership, Technical Project Management, and Business Acumen
• Case study: How global executives use PMP® best practices for success

Day 2: PMP® Domains – People & Leadership in Project Management

• Understanding the People domain (42% of the PMP® exam)
• Leading high-performance project teams and managing global talent
• Developing emotional intelligence (EQ) and conflict resolution skills
• Workshop: Building an executive leadership mindset in project management

Day 3: PMP® Domains – Process & Project Performance Optimization

• Mastering the Process domain (50% of the PMP® exam)
• Deep dive into predictive, agile, and hybrid project methodologies
• Best practices in scope, schedule, cost, and quality management
• Workshop: Applying process optimization techniques to real-world projects

Day 4: Agile & Hybrid Project Management for Executives

• Overview of Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and SAFe Agile frameworks
• Hybrid project management: When to blend Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Using adaptive project leadership for high-uncertainty environments
• Case study: Agile transformation in Fortune 500 companies

Day 5: Risk Management & Crisis Leadership

• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks in complex projects
• Advanced risk response strategies: Avoid, Transfer, Mitigate, and Accept
• Managing project crises, unforeseen disruptions, and recovery strategies
• Workshop: Developing a strategic risk mitigation plan for a high-stakes project

Day 6: PMP® Exam Strategy & Advanced Stakeholder Engagement

• Deep dive into stakeholder engagement (8% of the PMP® exam)
• Strategies for engaging C-suite executives and global project stakeholders
• Effective communication techniques for high-impact project reporting
• Workshop: Crafting an executive-level project communication plan

Day 7: Financial Planning, Governance & Ethics in Project Management

• Budgeting, forecasting, and financial governance in enterprise projects
• Aligning project objectives with corporate financial strategies
• Understanding compliance, ethics, and corporate social responsibility (CSR)
• Case study: How financial mismanagement leads to project failure

Day 8: PMP® Mock Exams, Simulation & Advanced Problem-Solving

• Full-length PMP® mock exam (Timed & Proctored)
• Detailed answer analysis and exam-taking strategies
• Advanced problem-solving for complex PMP® scenario questions
• Workshop: Mastering the art of PMP® situational decision-making

Day 9: PMP® Review, Final Test Readiness & Exam Mindset

• Exam content review & key knowledge reinforcement
• PMP® exam mindset: How to think like PMI
• Handling exam pressure, time management, and multiple-choice strategies
• Workshop: Final PMP® exam confidence-building session

Day 10: Strategic Project Leadership & Career Growth Post-PMP®

• The future of PMP®-certified executives in project leadership
• Leveraging PMP® certification for career advancement and business growth
• Creating a 5-year career roadmap as a PMP®-certified project leader
• Final Q&A and PMP® exam registration guidance

Certification

Upon successful completion of this program, participants will receive:

1. Certificate of Completion for the PMP® Exam Preparation: Strategic Project Management for Executives course
2. 35+ PMI-approved contact hours required to apply for the PMP® exam
3. A Personalized Study Plan to ensure PMP® exam success